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Nominations open for 2025-26 Richard N. Henson Outstanding Advisor Award
Apr 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is accepting nominations for the 2025-26 Richard N. Henson Outstan...

Dr. Maggie Sugg (top left), Dr. Jennifer Schroeder Tyson (top right), Dr. Shishir Shakya (bottom left), and Sarah Ulrich '24 (bottom right)

App State collaboration earns top honor from Journal of Rural Health
Apr 6, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — A publication authored by a cross‑college research team at Appalachian State University has been recognized as the Journal of Rural ...

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Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies seeking name readers for Yom HaShoah event on April 14
Apr 1, 2026

Yom HaShoah Name ReadingTuesday, April 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Belk Library and Information Commons AtriumBOONE, N.C. — On Tuesday, April 14, ...

The App State-led Devonian Anoxia, Geochemistry, Geochronology and Extinction Research (DAGGER) group unfurls the National Geographic Explorers Club flag during geology research in Mongolia. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Sersmaa Gonchigdorj; Togtokh Javzankhuu; App State Professor Emeritus and adjunct research professor Dr. Johnny Waters; App State professor Dr. Sarah Carmichael; Will Waters (behind Carmichael); Dr. Diana Boyer; Randy Blood; App State senior geology majors Vanya Dill, of Morrisville

Off the map in Mongolia: App State geology students explore origins of ancient mass extinction
Apr 1, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Humbling. Awe-inspiring. Life-altering. These are the words of students and alumni who have followed App State professor Dr. Sarah Car...

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Cindy Trivette recognized with two staff shout-outs in March
Mar 31, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Cindy Trivette, administrative support specialist in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, received two staff shout-...

Sustainable, Physics‑Inspired Culinary Education (SPICE) Lab

Earth-Month Cook‑In to close out spring Cooking with Purpose series on April 12
Mar 30, 2026

BOONE, N.C. —The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Office of Sustainability ...

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Biology students find community in research for cancer cures
Mar 29, 2026

Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of S...

Dr. Rick Elmore, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University

Cormac McCarthy scholars sort through the late literary giant's massive Tesuque home library [faculty featured]
Mar 28, 2026

Before Cormac McCarthy became Cormac McCarthy, the man and the novelist, he was Charles Joseph McCarthy Jr., or Charlie McCarthy for short....

Appalachian Mountains Writing Project

Registration open for 2026 Appalachian Mountains Writing Project Summer Institute
Mar 27, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Registration is now open for the 2026 Appalachian Mountains Writing Project (AMWP) Summer Institute, taking place June 8–26 in ...

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CAS students awarded Gilman International Scholarships to study or intern abroad
Mar 26, 2026

Appalachian State University is proud to announce that a record 16 students have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar...